The Hour of Response on Friday
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Question:
Is it established that the hour of response is after the 'Asr prayer?
Answer:
In this regard, Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) stated that the hour on Friday about which the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us is the hour of response. Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) specified it as being after 'Asr, before the sun sets. This is what Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) held, namely that it is at this time. Otherwise, it is possible that it occurs at any time throughout the day, on any part of Friday, and it is not known in which specific part it is. This is so that the Muslim strives throughout the entire day, for Allah has concealed it so that the Muslim strives throughout the day and seeks out this hour. However, some scholars have specified it, like Imam Ahmad, as being at the end of Friday. Others have specified it as being from the time the imam enters, or the imam ascends the pulpit, until the Friday prayer is completed. And others have specified it as something else. Yes.
Is it established that the hour of response is after the 'Asr prayer?
Answer:
In this regard, Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) stated that the hour on Friday about which the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us is the hour of response. Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) specified it as being after 'Asr, before the sun sets. This is what Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) held, namely that it is at this time. Otherwise, it is possible that it occurs at any time throughout the day, on any part of Friday, and it is not known in which specific part it is. This is so that the Muslim strives throughout the entire day, for Allah has concealed it so that the Muslim strives throughout the day and seeks out this hour. However, some scholars have specified it, like Imam Ahmad, as being at the end of Friday. Others have specified it as being from the time the imam enters, or the imam ascends the pulpit, until the Friday prayer is completed. And others have specified it as something else. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/199 — archive.org (9:13)
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